--- title: "The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0493c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0493c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0493c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0493c7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2024-08-23" --- # The Supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0493c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0493c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0493c7.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), through its logistic delivery partner Team Leidos, is in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at acquiring Buttons, Badges, and Medal Ribbons. This initiative, classified under CPV code 18451000 (Buttons), falls within the goods category and will encompass four specific lots: Embroidered Badges, Woven Badges & Medal Ribbons, Metal Badges, and Buttons. The procurement process is expected to formally commence in 2026 with an initial market information period starting on 21 March 2025. The planned framework for each lot will be up to four years in length, with estimated values ranging from £320,000 to £3,300,000, depending on the lot. This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of textile and metal badges, ribbons, and buttons. Suppliers with capabilities in producing quality embroidered and woven items can find substantial growth opportunities through these MoD contracts. Given the structured nature of this procurement and its anticipated high value, companies within the textile, fabric, and insignia production sectors will be well-suited to compete. The initiative focuses on fulfilling MoD requirements effectively, ensuring best value for money, while fostering market interest and stimulating competitive supply chains. ## Notice Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (the 'Prime Contract'). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together 'Team Leidos'). Team Leidos wishes to stimulate interest, information and views across the market for the fulfilment of this requirement via this PIN. The framework length should not exceed X years and is anticipated to commence 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PSXXXXXX - PSXXXXXXXX. This prior information notice is not a means to submit a formal expression of interest in respect of any potential tender. Any resultant requirement will be subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. Please note all information provided to organisations or individuals that respond to this notice should be treated as Confidential, and not shared further without express written permission from Leidos Supply Ltd. ### Lot Information Embroidered Badges The Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons on behalf of the UK MoD. This Lot consists of Embroidered Badges. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS1,160,000 - PS2,900,000. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. Woven Badges & Medal Ribbons The Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons on behalf of the UK MoD. This Lot consists of Woven Badges & Medal Ribbons. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS320,000 - PS800,000. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. Metal Badges The Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons on behalf of the UK MoD. This Lot consists of Metal Badges. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS1,320,000 - PS3,300,000. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. Buttons The Defence Clothing team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the supply of Buttons, Badges & Medal Ribbons on behalf of the UK MoD. This Lot consists of Buttons. The framework length should not exceed 4 years and is anticipated to commence 2026. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS640,000 - PS1,600,000. Please note: this PIN is for information only (market research) and is not a pre-qualification exercise. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027148-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 18451000 - Buttons - 19210000 - Woven fabrics - 39561000 - Tulle, lace, narrow-woven fabrics, trimmings and embroidery - 39561110 - Ribbon - 39561132 - Textile badges - 39561133 - Insignia ## Release History - 23 Aug 2024 at 15:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027148-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.leidos-supply.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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